100+ Troy Students Participate In Service Projects
Some Troy University students spent the weekend giving back to their community.
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Selma City Leaders Consider Multi-Million Dollar Infrastructure Project
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city leaders are considering a multi-million dollar infrastructure project that would help address some of the worst of the city's on-going sewer problems.
VictoryLand Trial Wraps After Four Days
The VictoryLand trial wrapped up today after four days of testimony. The case could decide what happens to the 1,600 machines and almost $200,000 seized in raid by the attorney general's office last year.
Feds: 12 Alabama Health Centers to Get $3.5 million
The federal government says 12 health centers in Alabama will receive nearly $3.5 million in funding to help expand primary care services. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced Friday that the $3,468,448 comes under the Affordable Care…
Alabama Changes Execution Drug Combination
Alabama has adopted a new combination of drugs for executions and is once again seeking to put inmates to death. The attorney general's office is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to set execution dates for nine death row inmates. Lawyers…
Wetumpka City Council Considering Firing Chief Dixon
The Wetumpka City Council Votes to Consider Firing Police Chief Celia Dixon. Dixon and Deputy Chief Tony Crenshaw were placed on leave in July. Yesterdays meeting was called to address a personnel issue and pending litigation against Dixon. Wetumpka Mayor…
Drought Conditions Improving
We have good news for Alabama farmers, drought conditions are improving. A report by the U.S. Drought Monitor that tracks soil moisture across the country shows drought conditions in Alabama have improved slightly over the past week...from rom 65.0 percent…
Alabama Students Attack Caught on Tape
Four University of Alabama students are accused of beating another student "unconscious" outside a campus dormitory. According to the CBS news station in Birmingham, Joseph Baroni, Kevin Brady, Nicholas Mitrow and Vachary Stewart face felony Assult Charges. Emily Layden came…
Deatsville Woman Dies in Fatal Wreck
A Deatsville woman is dead after a fatal wreck in Clanton yesterday. 58 year old Alice Scott died when the 2008 Chevy HHR she was driving hit a 2007 International truck. It happened just after at 12-:30 yesterday afternoon on U-S 31,…
Alabama Quarterback Competition Continues, Fans Weigh In
Alabama is heading into its third game of the season...but Nick Saban has still not named a starting quarterback for the season.
Man Charged With Murdering Children Won't Appear in Court
The South Carolina man investigators say led them to the bodies of his five children in Wilcox County will not appear in court Friday.
Pike Road Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Communities across the country are remembering 9/11 and paying tribute to those who died on this day 13 years ago.
Five Children Killed, Father to make Court Appearance Friday
Authorities say a South Carolina man killed his five children at home, "by violent means," about a week before his ex-wife reported them missing.
Central Alabama Fair to Conduct Food Drive for Selma Charity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 58th annual Central Alabama Fair is set to get underway in just over two weeks -- and organizers say they've made changes to one of the most popular days -- and made it even better.
Non-Profit Makes Donation To Replace Stolen Flags
Driving down Highway 231 in Troy it’s hard to miss the hundreds of flags on display for their 9/11 remembrance.
A local Chick-fil-A owner Remembers the Truett Cathy he knew
Truett Cathy is known for establishing the first Chick-fil-A dwarf house in an Atlanta suburb in 1946. Cathy spoke to a group of Alabama probate judges when he visited Montgomery in 2010. He told them his business rule was simple.
Search Underway For Hit and Run Alabama Driver
Alabama Department of Public Safety officials say they're investigating a hit and run crash that happened after a motorcycle accident in the Union Springs area. Sgt. Steve Jarrett says 62-year-old John Jenkins was riding a motorcycle and hit a pedestrian…
Fish Can Decrease Risk of Hearing Loss
Eating fish at least twice a week can cut a woman's risk of hearing loss.
A Few Extra Pounds Can Raise Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association says adding just five extra pounds can raise a healthy person's blood pressure.
New Warnings About Drinking During Pregnancy
British researchers have another warning for women who drink alcohol during pregnancy.
Tallassee Elementary Freedom Walk
CHILDREN AT TALLASSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ALSO SHOWED THEIR LOVE FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE SCHOOL'S ANNUAL FREEDOM WALK. ABOUT 800 KIDS AND EVEN SOME PARENTS WALKED AROUND THE TRACK DURING THEIR P-E CLASSES TO HONOR THOSE LOST IN THE ATTACKS.…
Montgomery 911 Memorial
Montgomery Fire and Rescue also honored first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty on September 11th. Mayor Todd Strange and Public Safety Director Chris Murphy joined with Department of Public Safety members and other city workers…
Prattville 911 Memorial
Today is the day we remember one of the greatest tragedies in American history. 13 years ago, four jet lines were high jacked by terrorists and all ultimately crashed-- two into New York's twin towers, one into the Pentagon, and…
Plantersville Woman Dies After a Single Vehicle Accident
A Plantersville woman dies after a single-vehicle accident in Dallas County. 50-year-old Verloish Woods was killed when her vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The crash occurred around 6:15 Wednesday evening on Dallas County 39, about six miles north of…
Father Accused of Killing His 5 Children Heading Back to S.C.
The man accused of killing his five young children and dumping their bodies off a rural Alabama road is on the way to South Carolina to face murder charges.
